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OK, here's the deal. I had left the Jeep unattended for a while, and I figured it was time to do some maintenance. After greasing, changing oils, oil filters, and the regular tune-up stuff, I rotated the tires. But while doing so, I noticed my wheel bearings are a bit shady (I got wheel...

IT FINALLY HAPPENED! After not wheeling for almost a year, I finally took the old girl out for a spin. The trail was fairly light, as many of the participants were taking part the day after in the Central American 4X4 Challenge (4X4 race). There were some cars coming from as far as Nicaragua...

Here's the deal; I have been chasing this problem for over a year with no solution as of yet, and I am running out of ideas. THE PROBLEM: when I am driving the Jeep, it sometimes (no particular situation triggers it except that it happens under load, like when accelerating), the Jeep simply...

I know it's a bad install, so don't even mention it (I'll just get even MORE PO'd!). Luckily, I had an extra set laying around, so it's going in. The Jeep was actually driving, but it was making an odd sound (listen here) when under load (in the sound clip, you can hear me open the door, stick...

Let's hear it; what was it? A waterfall? Mud hole? Stuck in the desert?

Well, we took a little wheeling trip on Saturday to some "trails" (or roads, as they are called here) that take you RIGHT next to the San Juan river (the border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica; the river is actually NICARAGUAN territory, so we were RIGHT at the border!). It was supposed to be a...

Some quick vids from our outing last saturday... And some pics...

OK, so during my business trip, the Jeep stayed in the parking lot for about ten days, during which it rained quite often. This morning, I fired up the Jeep for the first time since I left, and it was driving fine. As I am getting to the office, I notice the Jeep is pulliong to the right when...

So I installed the new Hanson Offroad front bumper, and it goes in using only 4 1/2 inch bolts (grade 8, of course). I was wondering if that is enough... I think it should be (especially considering the winch is held to the bumper with 4 screws as well, but they are smaller in diameter)...

Hey, guys, I need to replace my windshield frame, but so far, the only place I have found them to be sold is Quadratec (4WD only lists the fiberglass ones on their catalogue). Anyone know of any other sources for these? Mine has 2 big old rust spots and I want to replace it with a new one (one...

I am just curious as to what mods you guys would do to prepare a Jeep for what I will be using it for. Starting point: 1994 YJ 2.5L with: Electric fan (3 position control: AUTO, ON, OFF) Pavement Ends Hardtop or Best Top Replace-a-top (which would you use?) Rubicon Express Standard 4" lift...

OK, guys, my (most likely) last mod of this year (the wife is restricting the budget BIG TIME, as there is a child on the way! Guess I'll have a new money pit.... Eh hmmm... Hobby for the next couple of years!) is to install the CB antenna I already bought. I got a great deal on a Firestick...

Hey, guys... Well, just to report that I got started today on my RE 4" lift. Since I have no help (it's all me, myself and I!), I only got the front done today. I still have to install the swaybar disconnects, extend the brake lines, install the dropped Pitman arm, and torque up the trackbar...

Hey, guys, I am reading in my books that the torque specs for the yoke is 120 ft/lbs and that the pitman arm should be torqued to 180 ft/lbs. Now, my understanding (from the instructions and from everywhere else I have read) was that the yoke should be torqued to 150 ft/lbs. Also, is it...

OK, guys, I need your help; I just opened up my SYE kit (which, by the way, I ordered a PORC kit, and I received an Advanced Adapters kit, which is great!), and the installation instructions seem to make this install one complicated procedure... Now, I have never assambled or disassambled a...

I am currently one happy camper! I currently have in my garage ready to install the following items: Rubicon Express Standard 4" lift kit with DT shocks KC SlimLites fog lamp kit BRX Silicon Radiator Hoses All Aluminum 1" one row radiator Ford Taurus Dual Speed Fan Fan speed controller 3...

Since I've talked about taking my jeep down to Panama on so many posts, I thought I'd share with you some videos i found of offroading in trails down there... They are not all Jeeps, but I hyou like them anyway!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG8wLR1onfI&mode=related&search=...

Hey, guys, taking the opportunity of all the upgrades I am doing to the Jeep with the Bonus (since I got the approval of the wife, and all!), along with all the other stuff I got (RE 4" standard Lift, PORC SYE Kit and Tom Woods DS), I decided to also replace the radiator, since mine was showing...

OK, so my radiator is starting to rust, and it is going to need to be replaced, but I was wondering what is the best option. Keep in mind that I have a 2.5L engine, so it is not like I am getting any heating problems at the time... But I would like to replace it with something that is great at...

Hey, guys, I got a question to see if anyone has had anything similar happen to them... In my rig, when the engine is under load and I am accelerating (say, when on the highway and going up a bridge or something on 4th, when I give it a bit more of gas to maintain speed), you can feel a gust of...